Kirwin Reservoir Water Level

Kansas · updated daily from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

1706.58 ft

Kirwin Reservoir is low for this time of year and falling (-1.08 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: -0.15 ft

Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 0% of August readings on record

Where Kirwin Reservoir sits historically

TODAY 1706.58 ftRECORD LOW1706.58 ft2026-08-14RECORD HIGH1730.77 ft2021-06-21

Today's level compared with every reading in our 5.3-year record for this lake.

Since yesterday

-0.15 ft

7-day change

-1.08 ft

30-day change

-4.77 ft

1-year change

-6.27 ft

Last 30 days

2026-07-151706.0–1711.9 ft2026-08-14

Last 12 months

2025-08-141705.8–1713.6 ft2026-08-14

Full history (5.3 years)

2021-04-271703.8–1733.6 ft2026-08-13

Kirwin Reservoir records and averages

Current level1706.58 ft
Record high1730.77 ft (2021-06-21)
Record low1706.58 ft (2026-08-14)
Average of all readings1720.19 ft
Data span5.3 years (2,000 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Kirwin Reservoir full right now?

As of 2026-08-14, Kirwin Reservoir sits at 1706.58 ft, which is low for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 4.77 ft.

What is the water level at Kirwin Reservoir today?

The most recent reading is 1706.58 ft (2026-08-14), sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.

What is the highest Kirwin Reservoir has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 1730.77 ft on 2021-06-21. The lowest is 1706.58 ft on 2026-08-14. Our record covers about 5.3 years of readings.

Is Kirwin Reservoir low for this time of year?

Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 0% of them — low for this time of year. Seasonal comparison matters more than the raw number, because most reservoirs draw down predictably through late summer and refill over winter and spring.

Why is Kirwin Reservoir low right now?

Reservoir levels move for four main reasons: rainfall and runoff into the basin, releases through the dam for downstream water supply, power generation or flood control, evaporation during hot months, and seasonal drawdown schedules set by the operating agency. Kirwin Reservoir has fallen 4.77 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation directly.

How much has Kirwin Reservoir changed over the past year?

The level is -6.27 ft compared with this date last year (1706.58 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.3 years, with a record high of 1730.77 ft and a record low of 1706.58 ft.

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Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All Kansas lake levels.